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MA Philosophie (Sprache – Wissen – Handlung) (Philosophy: Language, Knowledge, Action) at University of Erfurt

University of Erfurt, Germany

Programme overview

Master of Arts giving in-depth subject knowledge in philosophy and training in argumentation, reflection, critical thinking and judgement on normative questions, through systematic and historically informed engagement with philosophical topics.

Faculty: Philosophische Fakultät  |  Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time; German-taught  |  Intake: Winter and summer semester  |  Location: Erfurt, Thüringen, Germany

What you will study

Systematic and historical philosophy with a propaedeutic for students without philosophical background.

Career pathways

Research and science (universities, think tanks), culture and science management, library and publishing, associations and advocacy bodies, business consulting and foundations.

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Entry requirements

Above-average Bachelor (grade 2.3 or better) or comparable degree in philosophy with at least 60 credits (equivalent to the Erfurt minor), or a first degree in a science-oriented subject with at least 90 credits; applicants without philosophy background complete the propaedeutic during study. Good German and English skills expected; no language certificate required. International applicants whose first language is not German show German at B1 on application and the DSH (Deutsche Sprachprüfung für den Hochschulzugang) before starting.

Intake: Winter and summer semester

Duration: 4 semesters (2 years), 120 ECTS

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